✨ Where Passion Meets Movement ✨

Roll Up The Rug and Dance!

Experience the joy, connection, and pure magic of partner dancing

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Welcome to Roll Up The Rug

We offer fun, detailed, private, semi-private, and group classes that are designed to bring joy to your day, clarity to your step, connection to your partner, and love & passion to your life!

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Expert Instruction

Teaching in Seattle, throughout the USA, and internationally. Our experienced instructors bring decades of passion and expertise to every lesson.

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All Dance Styles

From Waltz and Tango to West Coast Swing, Balboa, and Lindy Hop - we cover a wide range of partner dances for all skill levels.

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Social Dancing Focus

Our workshops are specifically designed for social partner dancers, helping you move to that next level of playful, fun partnering.

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Join our MAILING LIST to get informed about upcoming Roll Up The Rug classes, dances, special events, camps, cruises & more!

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Dance Classes & Lessons

Private, semi-private, and group instruction tailored to your needs

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Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction customized to your goals, skill level, and learning style. Perfect for rapid improvement and personalized attention.

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Group Classes

Fun, social learning environment where you'll meet fellow dance enthusiasts and build your skills together in a supportive atmosphere.

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Seattle Dances

Regular social dances and events in the Seattle area. Join us for Om Culture Dances and other exciting local dance opportunities.

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Workshops & Events

Intensive weekend workshops focusing on specific techniques, styles, and partner connection. Open to dancers of all levels.

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Dance Styles We Teach

Waltz Tango Foxtrot West Coast Swing Fusion Balboa Lindy Hop Blues Dancing Argentine Tango

Dance-Travel Event Highlights

Join us for unforgettable dance adventures around the world!

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San Miguel de Allende - Day of the Dead Festival Week

📍 Mexico

🗓️ Oct 28 - Nov 5, 2025

WWDA Event

This spectacular UNESCO site will be the perfect backdrop for our dance-travel adventures! We will be there in time to celebrate 4 days of Halloween and the "Day of the Dead" where the whole town comes out in costume! We will also explore the hot springs of the region and the many fabulous music, art, and culinary offerings that San Miguel has to offer - not to be missed!

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Ball-Fest in Bavaria!

📍 Munich, Germany

🗓️ Feb 1-8, 2026

Ari & Friends Event

Come join us as we celebrate "Faschings" season in Munich, a time when the city erupts in music, fun, costumes, balls, and dance parties! Ball Fest week is specifically designed for dancers who not only want to experience the whimsy and fun of Ball season in Europe, but who would also love to do so in the company of a fun group of like-minded fellow travel-adventurers!

During this fabulous week, we use Munich as our veritable playground - exploring the city's beauty, enjoying unique dining opportunities, attending dance classes together, taking part in exchanges with other local dance schools, attending balls, and much more!

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Active Events

Crete on the Beat

Ari & Friends Event

📍 Greece

Oct 12-19, 2025

Eight fun-filled days of Balboa & Lindy Hop dancing, workshops, music, dining, exploring, socializing, and numerous R&R opportunities on the beautiful island of Crete, with Ari, Christine, Peter, and a fabulous group of dancers!

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Ari's Fabulous WCS-Fusion Workshop Weekend

Ari & Friends Event

📍 Port Townsend, WA

Dec 5-7, 2025

For folks not going to SeaBeck, this is definitely the place to be! Come and enjoy a fabulous weekend of West Coast Swing & Fusion blended workshops with a master teacher of the craft. These workshops are specifically designed for social partner dancers (not 'performance' or 'competition'-based ones). They will help you move to that next level of playful fun partnering that adds a wow factor to your dancing and is sure to put a smile on your partner's face.

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Anchorage Blues & Fusion Dance Weekend

Ari & Friends Event

📍 Anchorage, Alaska

Jan 17-19, 2026

Join us for a fun-filled Blues & Fusion weekend in Anchorage! Workshops, social dancing, and great connections with the Alaska dance community.

Fairbanks Blues & Fusion Workshop Weekend

Ari & Friends Event

📍 Fairbanks, Alaska

Jan 24-26, 2026

Experience the magic of dancing in Fairbanks! Blues and Fusion workshops combined with the unique atmosphere of interior Alaska.

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Worldwide Dance Adventures!

Join us for the best way to travel & dance!

Where in the world would YOU like to dance?

See our events above, or visit our Worldwide Dance Adventures webpage to explore all upcoming travel opportunities!

What Our Dancers Say

Hear from students who have experienced the joy of dancing with us

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The workshops are specifically designed for social partner dancers, helping you move to that next level of playful fun partnering that adds a wow factor to your dancing.

Dance Student

Seattle, WA

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Join us for the best way to travel & dance! The Worldwide Dance Adventures combine incredible destinations with amazing dance instruction and a wonderful community.

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International Events

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Roll Up The Rug brings clarity to your step, connection to your partner, and love & passion to your life through expert, detailed instruction in a fun and supportive environment.

Group Class Student

Seattle Area

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🌍 Teaching Locations

Seattle, WA
Throughout the USA
International Workshops

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